Greene King corner pub in the middle of a residential area (Charminster) - the kind of pub that the big Pubcos have been eager to sell on. So it was nice to see this one still alive and kicking. It's a large place with 2 large rooms and a covered courtyard for smokers and summer drinking at the side. This comes complete with a TV screen for live sports. Ales were Timothy Taylor Landlord, West Berkshire Dr Hexter's Healer, Morland Old Golden Hen & Old Hoppy Hen & Greene King IPA & Abbot - a slightly more adventurous range than most Greene King pubs, without being too overwhelming. Service was friendly.

Quality proper pub in this day and age of REAL pubs getting rid of darts boards, pool tables, fruit machines and pittifull smoking areas to fill with tables for eating . this pub keeps itself miles above the rest by having the best smoking area I have seen with a large screen tv and half under cover, brilliant sports bar I travel a distance when I want a proper drink and the football The bar staff are great in general and the prices are reasonable.